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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: Crabzuki on July 06, 2004, 08:35:38 AM
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Steve Kramer and Calmini came through with the Rear Swing-A-Way Bumper. Here's the photo's to prove it , All I'm waiting for is to weld the bumper for more added strength before mounting tire and Jerry cans to it.
kielbassa is the best! ;D
(http://www.kielbassa.com/pictures/Siderear.JPG)
(http://www.kielbassa.com/pictures/Swingbumper.JPG)
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Veryyyy cooool!
Do you will lift the gaz thank!
Fredo
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Veryyyy cooool!
Do you will lift the gaz thank!
Fredo
I'll do the tank lift later on in time.
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Now I'll be waiting patiently for the front Winch Bumper, Rear Truss, and Front 5.83:1 Ring & Pinion Gears to come in. ;D
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Awesome! Glad to see you finally got your bumper... looks great ;D
kielbassa is the best!  ;D
It is, isn't it ;) ;D
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looks great! like the al. diamond plate inside too ;)
where did you get the fender flares? how wide are they?
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Of course Calmini came through! Awesome man, looks great!!! Nice and new! When you have every thing slapped on, post a pic!
steveo
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Such a shiny truck ;D
Took 6 months for me to get mine, but its well worth it ;D
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Looks AWESOME! I want one >:(
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Looks great 8) I'm in the middle of debating between one of those or making a pre-runner rear to match the front :-/ I'm leaning towards making a pre-runner, but that looks sweet. Decissions, decissions :-/ :-/
Zig
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Thanks for the compliment..
where did you get the fender flares?  how wide are they?
2-1/2" Heavy-duty Fender Extensions, Lip-mount, Set of 4 Set ZX196920B $59.95
http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=1256&catalogId=10101&langId=-1&storeId=10101
Hope this helps you in your quest. ;)
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Looks great 8) I'm in the middle of debating between one of those or making a pre-runner rear to match the front :-/ I'm leaning towards making a pre-runner, but that looks sweet. Decissions, decissions :-/ :-/
Zig
Zig, an idea for you on the pre-runner. I co-clubber did this on his hardcore Jeep.
Off the rear bumper, he had a swing down tire carrier. It was pivoted off the rear bumper and locked off the cage which came throgh the body in several places (mostly where off-camber leaning would affect it like above the rear tires, etc. The tire carrier was shaped like a pre-runner. The tire sat in a cradle portion of the carrier. Carrier swung down and stood the tire evenly off the ground with the flare of the pre-runner.
Tire was a 39" Swamper. Weight wasn't a problem, as I could lift it easily with both hands, but not with one. Tire/wheel combo weighed near 150#'s.
So if you were to take a copy of your front, you'd swing the straight angle of the front leader into a 'S' type curve to cradle the tire, then the center point would be curve to be able to keep the tire level while sitting on the ground.
Since you have a rear cage, you could probably put some leaders through the body from it, and secure the swing down pre-runner carrier to it rather easily.
What do you think?
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Thanks Jag ;) Definately something to think about. I originally was going to keep the spare on the door if I did a pre runer rear, but now you got me thinking again. If I can round up all the needed parts I think we can build/paint and install one in a days work. Now back to the drawing board and see if I can get the look I want with your idea.
Any chance of pics of the Jeeps bumper?
Zig
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Very nice that is the bumper design I have been looking for on my Vitara.
Where can you get the tail lights??
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Very nice that is the bumper design I have been looking for on my Vitara.
Where can you get the tail lights??
You can get them at www.altezzawarehouse.com/ and look under the heading Suzuki.  ;)
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DOES THE BUMBER BOLT TO THE FRAME & TO THE REAR CROSSMEMBER IN THE CENTER AT THE STOCK LOCATIONS?
I'VE GOT ONE ON ORDER & ARE TRYING TO RAISE THE GASTANK BEFORE IT GETS HERE.
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Thanks for the information :)
Dave
You can get them at www.altezzawarehouse.com/ and look under the heading Suzuki.  ;)
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Thanks Jag ;) Definately something to think about. ....snip....
Any chance of pics of the Jeeps bumper?
Zig
I don't have any pics of the drop down tire carrier, but if you get a chance, check out JP Magazine, August issue, Nadabuggy, pg 56-61 to get the idea. I keep forgetting to pick up the FSM for another topic, but I won't tomorrow. I'll scan it at work and post in my webshots. Will let you know.
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Thanks Jag ;) Definately something to think about. ....snip....
Any chance of pics of the Jeeps bumper?
Zig
There is a pic of the 'design' of the hoop swing down tire carrier in my webshots under Suzuki Other Stuff. This is rather simple design. However, since you plan to keep the swing tailgate, dropping something down may interfere with your ability of getting into the back of the Trackick. Something else to think about.
The hoop layout is based on the tire and overall drop height. Most use a simple little jack to change a tire rather than the hi-lift. So lifting the truck on one side isn't that high off the ground to change a tire. The carrier will still be on the ground.
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DOES THE BUMBER BOLT TO THE FRAME & TO THE REAR CROSSMEMBER IN THE CENTER  AT THE STOCK LOCATIONS?
I'VE  GOT ONE ON ORDER & ARE TRYING TO RAISE THE GASTANK BEFORE IT GETS HERE.
Along with the bumper comes two brackets each one slides into round part of the frame that is exposed once the old bumper has been removed then at the top of those new brackets is a hole drilled through it in which you place the original screws back in mounting it firmly to the frame.
(this is a good area to place some welds along the leading edge of the new brackets to fix them permantly to the frame)
Then carefully align rear bumper with a second pair of hands and from behind the bumper place the bolts in finger tight so that once the bumper is where you want it then use a 3/4 inch socket and tighten down the top bolts, then check your angle again making sure it's where you want it and tighten bottom bolts.
(I personally spot welded each bolt from the backside to prevent them from backing out on arough terrain)
Next mount your swing arm with provided hardware being sure to use one of the 3 lock washers provided.
Next place the spring inside the latch portion of the swing arm followed by the sliding delrin latch and screw in from the side the retainer pin follwed by the black round handle. Close and latch swing arm. Next mount the spare tire mount using the remainder of the hardware provided. And mount tire on your new rack.
This doesn't take rocket science to install if you have a mechanical mind, my new bumper didn't have instructions and it turned out fine. You may end up with spare parts but don't worry all is fine you can call Chris at Calmini (800-345-3305) if you run into a problem which you shouldn't if you take your time.
Approximate install time is 30 minutes including dismantling old bumper. ;)